The Black Stump — Attraction in Coolah

Great roadside stop. We slept the night cause I couldn't drive anymore. Bbqs worked, great shelter over 2 bbqs with bench seats and tables each side, a mother's room, and toilets for both genders. BUT... NO WATER, SO THE TOILETS WEREN'T FLUSHING. Couldn't use taps either. Thankfully I carry my own water jerry full of water, but alas, I'd done my number 2 before I knew about the no flush. I'm sure it's clean and fixed by now, I checked other toilets after that, and none flushed. I'm sure it's fixed by now, cause they are very well maintained, clean, no rubbish. We were there the night of 14th,morning til lunch of 15th. Plenty of space. A great stop other than the lack of water side of it for loos. I will definitely stop...

Who doesn’t need to at least visit the black stump once. Disappointingly, the drive through the back country on thin tarred windy country roads to arrive at this place in the valley, I could sense would have been great during the day. Some pretty high winding hills. Will hopefully go through there again sometime. THE biggest toilet block and seperate room I’ve seen, not sure why so big for just a quiet rest area off the road but splendidly dead quiet in the night for a terrific sleep after long travelling through the night. No photos but it’s just a black old burnt stump though not the original as the read up...

An excellent spot to stop, revive and take in the country air and use the time to think about the early explorers and settlers who pioneered this hash land.

Take note of the rich black soil in the paddocks nearby - it can grow just about anything, all that's needed is water.

The "Black Stump" has been a special landmark for so many. It was used to refer to somewhere a long way in the distance with the saying "the other side of the...